2025 Tesla Model X Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
30/100
#8 most-complained of 11 Model X years
The 2025 Tesla Model X has 15 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 30, ranking 8th out of 11 model years. That places it in the
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 94
- 98 city / 89 hwy
Top 2025 Tesla Model X problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other5 (33%)
- Electrical System4 (27%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (27%)
- Brakes2 (13%)
- Seat Belts2 (13%)
- Steering2 (13%)
- Airbags1 (7%)
- Structure & Body1 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (7%)
What owners report
- Self-driving assist has aggressively decelerated or disengaged unexpectedly at highway speed, forcing a hard brake to avoid a collision.
- Autopilot has steered into a collision while the driver kept hands on the wheel but did not manually intervene.
- One-pedal regenerative braking is described as forced on at all times, which owners say feels unsafe on slippery or downhill turns.
- The left turn signal indicator has become unresponsive for up to a minute, sometimes repeating after steering yoke replacement.
- A front-left safety restraint alert has appeared, suggesting a possible airbag or seat belt fault that owners could not get repaired quickly.
- The hazard flasher button and second-row seat belt retraction have failed to work as intended, and doors have intermittently failed to open or locked occupants in.
2025 Tesla Model X recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V172000Mar 19, 2025Airbags91 vehicles
Air bags
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
Risk: An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
- NHTSA 25V002000Jan 6, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras239,382 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
- NHTSA 24V967000Dec 23, 2024Airbags487 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:cushion
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
2025 Tesla Model X fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 98 MPG
- Highway
- 89 MPG
- Combined
- 94 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other Model X years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Tesla Model X reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Model X has a Complaint Index of 30 and ranks 8th out of 11 model years, which NHTSA data classifies as Good relative to other Model X years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Tesla Model X?
- The top problem areas are Electrical System and Collision Avoidance & Cameras, each accounting for 27% of complaints, followed by Brakes, Seat Belts, and Steering at 13% each.
- Does the 2025 Tesla Model X have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Model X, covering airbags with an incorrect horn pad, a driver airbag that could tear during deployment, and a circuit board issue that can cause loss of the rearview camera image.
- How does the 2025 Model X compare to other years?
- With a Complaint Index of 30, the 2025 Model X performs better than the worst years like 2017 (index 100) and 2016 (index 90), but not as well as 2021 and 2024, which have indexes of 10 and 20 and are rated Best.
- At what mileage do problems typically show up on the 2025 Model X?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 6,150 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2025 Model X.